Thailand Tour 10 days 9 nights: Scenic Wonders Exploration

Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest after a long flight and lunchtime.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meal                :  Not available

Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples

The first destination is the Grand Palace. 

This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there. 

Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. The pagoda is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue.

Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho – the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold. This pagoda is also famous for being a birthplace of traditional Thai massage, since there is a traditional medicine school established in 1982, educating the arts of Thai massage.

We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by.

On route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style.

After having lunch, we visit the last destination of the day: Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power.

Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals:                           Breakfast

Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we pay a visit to Meaklong Railway Market - a local market has grown up along the rail tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the sellers quickly clear their stalls, and set them up again when the train has passed.

We continue our way to Damnoen Saduak Floating market, which is specialized in trading fruits, vegetables, etc… by small boat. 

The rest of day is free up to your leisure.

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals:                           Breakfast

Having breakfast today we will pay a visit to some sites of Ayutthaya Historical Park, Being a ruin with many temples that characterize the handicraft architecture, the park was recognized as a World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.

• Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields. There is a high golden-plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.
• Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya with 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style.
• Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statues in Thailand.
• Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered a sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue. It is also the most important relic in most of those Wat Lokaya Sutha.

Heading back to Bangkok. En route, we visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district.

Being a favorite resort of royals, the Royal Summer Palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architectural styles.

The rest time of the day is on your own.

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals:                           Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer without guide to Bangkok airport for flight to Phuket.

Arrival at Phuket Airport, transfer to hotel, and free time for you.

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Phuket

Meals:                           Breakfast

08:30 – 08:45 am:           After breakfast, pick up from your hotel 

09:00 am:                       Depart from the pier by speed boat.

Bamboo Island   Relax on the white soft sand or swim in the clear waters.

Viking Cave                   Sightseeing in this enchanted and sacred cave.

Loh Samah Bay  Snorkeling point with an abundance of species of colourful fish.

Pileh Bay                       A breathtaking blue lagoon surrounded by green limestone mountains.

Spectacular views and surreal scenery from the movie “The Beach”.

Monkey Beach   Up close with the monkeys on a small deserted island, with a coral reef,

Phi Phi Don                    Enjoy lunch on the beach, swim snorkel, relax.

16:00 pm:                       Arrive back at the pier and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Phuket

Meals:                           Breakfast, Lunch

The times and order of activities are approximate and for guidelines only.

08.00 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, join pick-up from your hotel.

09.00 AM: Depart from the pier to Panak Island for canoeing into the deep bat cave and Hong Island, with its famous limestone rock, for canoeing around the lagoon, with experienced paddlers as guides.

11.30 AM: Lunch on board and visit the world-famous James Bond Island. Short-speed boat transfer from the cruise to James Bond Island.

2.00 PM: Swimming and relaxing at Naka Island.         

3.30-4.00 PM: Return to Ao Po Pier and transfer to Phuket hotel

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Phuket

Meals:                           Breakfast, Lunch

Relax, unwind and enjoy the beautiful beaches and unrivalled charms of south Thailand. 

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Phuket

Meals:                           Breakfast, Lunch

Relax, unwind and enjoy the beautiful beaches and unrivalled charms of south Thailand. 

Accommodation:           At the hotel in Phuket

Meals:                           Breakfast, Lunch

Having breakfast then you are free until we transfer you to the airport, taking a flight to Bangkok connecting your international flight to your hometown.

Accommodation:          None

Meals:                           Breakfast, Lunch